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Mar 9
5 min

The GMAT and GRE for MBA Admissions

Preparing to apply to MBA programs involves many decisions along the way. One that you will face early on is whether to take the GMAT or...

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How To Select An MBA Admissions Consultant

Solomon Team

Feb 10
9 min

How To Select An MBA Admissions Consultant

You’ve made the decision to apply to business school. Now what? Researching all the different schools can be a task in and of itself....

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Solomon Team

Feb 2
7 min

What Does An MBA Consultant Do?

If you are just starting to think about business school, or are already preparing to apply, you know that there is more than enough free...

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Vitaly Borishan

Nov 30, 2018
2 min

Leaders Wanted

In cultivating a class, many top colleges and universities look for students with diverse skillsets.

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Running with the Bulls or Current College Admissions

Vitaly Borishan

Nov 13, 2018
2 min

Running with the Bulls or Current College Admissions

As a result, those with lower scores may get a quicker read of 3-5 minutes. For a holistic evaluation, that may sound insane! However, cons

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Vitaly Borishan

Oct 19, 2018
2 min

Test Optional Trend

Bowdoin College was the first to offer applicants the option of submitting SAT or ACT scores in 1969, but they were hardly trend setters...

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Vitaly Borishan

Oct 3, 2018
2 min

Beyond the Numbers

Every college and university seeks to cultivate a class. Academically, it is not uncommon to hear that at top schools more than 75% of admit

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What you need to know about SAT Subject Tests

Vitaly Borishan

Sep 27, 2018
3 min

What you need to know about SAT Subject Tests

Everyone knows that they have to take the SAT or ACT for most college admissions, but what about the SAT Subject Tests? Are they really a th

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Sophomore Parents: Getting Your Teen College-Ready

Vitaly Borishan

Sep 18, 2018
2 min

Sophomore Parents: Getting Your Teen College-Ready

If you’re a parent of a high school sophomore, you may be thinking you have plenty of time before the college process gets into full gear. H

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Formulating a school list: What does it entail?

Vitaly Borishan

Sep 12, 2018
2 min

Formulating a school list: What does it entail?

As a college prospect, you’ve probably have been told to start looking at colleges. But what does that mean? That sage advice may sound wond

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Vitaly Borishan

Aug 30, 2018
2 min

Plan to convey Demonstrated Interest

The importance of demonstrated interest in college admissions is currently under debate. Some colleges and universities put more weight on d

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Vitaly Borishan

Aug 22, 2018
3 min

Juniors –– Plan Now, Relax Later

For most high school students, junior year is a crucial juncture. It’s during the eleventh grade that most students will experience their mo

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Vitaly Borishan

Aug 20, 2018
3 min

Do you remember your 1st college visit?

I remember the 1st college trip I took with my mom. I was not interested in the school at all, but it was not far from home and a perfect pl

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All About SSAT Scoring: What is a Good Score on the SSAT private school admissions test?

Vitaly Borishan

Aug 9, 2018
4 min

All About SSAT Scoring: What is a Good Score on the SSAT private school admissions test?

The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is the required entrance exam that leads to enrollment in some of the world’s best independent sc

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Vitaly Borishan

Aug 7, 2018
2 min

Research Required to be a Successful Transfer Applicant

Many selective colleges and universities offer the opportunity to apply for fall and spring transfer admission. Transferring is competitive,

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Vitaly Borishan

Aug 4, 2018
2 min

How Does Applying Early Decision or Early Action Affect Your Application?

Both Early Decision and Early Action are becoming increasingly popular options for applicants, for good reason. At many colleges, as...

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Vitaly Borishan

May 14, 2018
2 min

The Do’s and Don’ts of Parental Involvement

As a parent, it’s in our nature to boast about our children’s achievements. Whether we’re celebrating their high honor roll or their Intel S

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Vitaly Borishan

Apr 24, 2018
2 min

SAT Subject Tests Add to Your Application Narrative

College admissions committees consider two primary factors when reviewing applications: academic strength and interest in the college and ma

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Vitaly Borishan

Apr 6, 2018
2 min

The Importance of Campus Visits

College visits are an important component of your college search process. It’s an opportunity to experience first hand what it feels like to

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Vitaly Borishan

Mar 26, 2018
2 min

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!!!

With April approaching, high school seniors across the country and the world are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their fat envelopes....

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